Friday March 31, 2017: on this day

March 31, 2017 was the 90th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 31, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 31, 2017, who was born and died on March 31, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Iron Fist) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 31, 2017?


March 31, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 90th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 2017 can also be written as 3/31/2017 in the US and as 31/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

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March 31, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 2017:

  • War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
  • Near the border with afghanistan, a bomb was dropped on a parachinar mosque killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
  • Cyclone debbie: officials find the body of a woman near murwillumbah in new south wales. this brings the total storm-related deaths to two. there are concerns that there could be more missing people in new south wales' northern rivers region.
  • Authorities discover the body of a woman near murwillumbah in new south wales. this brings the total number of storm-related deaths to at least two. there are concerns that there could be more missing people in new south wales' northern rivers region.
  • Bridge collapse on interstate 85: officials say that repairs to the bridge that was damaged by a fire on interstate 85 in atlanta will take several months. three people were arrested by police in connection to the disaster. two are charged with criminal trespass, and one is charged with first-degree criminal damage.
  • Officials claim that repairs to the bridge that was destroyed by fire on interstate 85 in atlanta will take several months. three people were arrested by police in connection to the disaster. two are charged with criminal trespass, and one is charged with first-degree criminal damage.
  • Sigmar gabriel, the german foreign minister, rejected the notion that germany would spend 2% on military spending at a nato meeting. he believes that other spending, such as for development aid, should be considered.
  • After hunting 333 antarctic whales, a japanese fleet returned home. according to the japanese government, it was done for research.
  • Gujarat, an indian state, passes a law that makes killing cows a crime punishable with life imprisonment.
  • 2017 dissolution venezuelan national assembly: luisa ortagega diaz, venezuela's attorney general, condemns the breaking of the constitution. protesters wave banners that read "no to dictatorship"
  • Luisa ortega diaz is venezuela's attorney general and denounces any breach of the constitution. protesters wave banners that read "no to dictatorship"
  • New york city mayor bill de blasio announced that he has a plan to close rikers island prison in 10 years.
  • In a major cabinet reshuffle, president jacob zuma fires pravin gordhan, finance minister of south africa. south african rand plunges.
  • 2017 paraguay protests - some people set fire to the congress of paraguay. this attack occurred during a protest against legislation that would allow the president to seek re-election.
  • The congress of paraguay was set ablaze by some individuals. the attack occurred during protests against a bill which would allow the president to seek re-election.
  • 2017 ncaa division i women's basketball tournament - women's basketball mississippi state beats connecticut 66 to 64, ending connecticut's ncaa-record winning streak of 111 games. (ap via espn). the msu bulldogs will face south carolina in the title game. south carolina defeated stanford 62-53 in thursday's other semifinal.
  • The women's basketball team at mississippi state beats connecticut, the four-time national champion. this ends connecticut's ncaa-record winning streak of 111 games.
  • The msu bulldogs will play south carolina in the title game. south carolina defeated stanford 62-53 in thursday's other semifinal.

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March 31, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 31, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.26
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $143.72
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $65.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.86
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.98

Exchange Rates on March 31, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9373 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.383 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7971 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3088 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3318 CAD

March 31, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Hoffenheim : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - St Pauli : 1 - 0
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Munich 1860 : 0 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Betis : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alcorcon - Mallorca : 1 - 0
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March 31, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 31st, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 31, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 31, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 2017 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 31, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 11:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 2017.

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Who was born on March 31, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:

  • Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor

    Scottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.

  • Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken

    American screenwriter, actor, and director.

  • Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain

    American actor, seen in tv and film.

  • Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones

    American actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.

  • Jessica Szohr
    Jessica Szohr

    American actress.

  • Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman

    Tv actress.

  • Alejandro Amenábar
    Alejandro Amenábar

    Chilean-spanish screenwriter and director.

  • Isabella Ferrari
    Isabella Ferrari

    Italian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.

  • William McNamara
    William McNamara

    American producer and actor.

  • Eddie Quillan
    Eddie Quillan

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").

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March 31, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years and 20 days old,

or 84 months and 20 days old,

or 368 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2577 days old,

if you were born on March 31, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 2017?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 31, 2017.

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March 31, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 31, 2017:

  • Jamas Rosenquist

    American pop artist known for his large-scale collage-style paintings that juxtapose disparate images and objects.

  • Gilbert Baker

    American artist, gay rights activist, and designer of the rainbow flag (d. 2017).

  • Mike Hall
  • Bruno Abbatini
  • Ken Noritomo Otani
  • Giancarlo Lombardi
  • Radley Metzger
  • Michail Naumovič Kalik
  • Évelyne Sullerot
  • Halit Akçatepe
  • Rubén Amaro
  • William Thaddeus Coleman

What famous deaths happened on March 31st?

Famous deaths on March 31st:

  • Brandon Lee
    Brandon Lee

    American actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Ronnie Corbett
    Ronnie Corbett

    Scots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.

  • Anne Gwynne
    Anne Gwynne

    American film actress (born 1918).

  • Gene Lockhart
    Gene Lockhart

    American actor, "going my way", dies at 65.

  • Ralph Forbes
    Ralph Forbes

    Actor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.

  • Shirley Mills
    Shirley Mills

    American actress and dancer (d.2010).

  • Issiac Newton

    Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.

  • Rissie Owens

    Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.

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March 31, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 31, 2017:

  • Freedom Day in Malta.
  • Blessed Hendrik Werner
  • New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
  • CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.

Saints celebrated on March 31, 2017:

  • Saint Cornelia
  • Saint Amos
  • Saint Benjamin
  • Saint Balbina of Rome
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March 31, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 31, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 31, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

March 31, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 31, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shape Of You
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - Bad And Boujee
  4. - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
  5. - I Feel It Coming

March 31, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

March 31, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 31, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - Bad And Boujee
  3. - I Feel It Coming
  4. - Tunnel Vision
  5. - Love On The Brain

March 31, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 31, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

March 31, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 31, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 27th and April 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Chantaje
  3. - El Amante
  4. - Subeme La Radio
  5. - Hey Ma

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March 31, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 31, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Aftermath

Aftermath

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Elliott Lester

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, Judah Nelson

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

March 31, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 31, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

The Son

The Son

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Dimension 404

Dimension 404

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

March 31, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 31, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on March 31, 2017?

On March 31, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 2017?

On March 31, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 31, 2017?

On March 31, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 31st?

March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for March 2017?

March 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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